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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,025.92, 24,038.88 and 15,172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,025.92, 24,038.88 and 15,172.96 is: 22,759.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,025.92 : 24,038.88 = 15,172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,025.92/24,038.88 = 15,172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,025.92x = 24,038.88 × 15,172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,025.92x = 364,740,964.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,740,964.68/16,025.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,759.44

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